title: Lymphoscintigraphy in the evaluation of lower extremity lymphedema: local experience.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To review our local experience in the use of lymphoscintigraphy to evaluate lymphedema of the lower extremities.
  
  
  METHODS
  Retrospective case series.
  
  
  METHODS
  A local regional hospital in Hong Kong.
  
  
  METHODS
  Images and records of all patients presenting to our hospital with suspected lower limb lymphedema from 1998 to 2011 for whom lymphoscintigraphy was performed were reviewed.
  
  
  METHODS
  Lymphoscintigraphy findings and clinical outcomes.
  
  
  RESULTS
  In all, 24 patients (13 males and 11 females; age range, 14-83 years) had undergone lymphoscintigraphy for suspected lower limb lymphedema. Eight cases were confirmed positive, including one with lymphangiectasia, five with lymphatic obstruction, and two with lymphatic leakage. No complication was encountered.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Lymphoscintigraphy is safe and effective for the evaluation of lymphedema in lower extremities.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology and Organ Imaging, United Christian Hospital, Kwun Tong, Hong Kong.
authors.forename: M C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Lam
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology and Organ Imaging, United Christian Hospital, Kwun Tong, Hong Kong.
authors.forename: W H
authors.initials: WH
authors.lastname: Luk
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology and Organ Imaging, United Christian Hospital, Kwun Tong, Hong Kong.
authors.forename: K H
authors.initials: KH
authors.lastname: Tse
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D035002:Lower Extremity / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008206:Lymphatic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008209:Lymphedema / Q000209:etiology*; D061305:Lymphoscintigraphy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: Lymphatic diseases; Lymphedema; Lymphoscintigraphy